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How significant is the UN secretary-general’s visit?
The visit of the UN Secretary-General to Bangladesh commenced on March 14 with a meeting with the head of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus. During the meeting, the Chief Adviser briefed the UN Secretary-General on Bangladesh’s political situation, various reform initiatives undertaken by his government, the country’s economic status, the Rohingya issue, Bangladesh’s role in global peacekeeping, regional politics, and more. He also discussed the possible timing of the national elections, explaining that their timing—whether this year or the next—would depend on the implementation of ongoing reforms. The Chief Adviser reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring free, fair, and participatory elections.
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
Let India-Bangladesh ties be based on justice, not radical beliefs
China consulate in Myanmar comes under attack
China’s consulate in Myanmar’s Mandalay city was attacked with an explosive device, local media said Saturday, adding that no deaths or injuries were reported.
PM Hasina seeks UK's help to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday called upon the United Kingdom (UK) to help repatriate the forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their motherland Myanmar.
Another 88 BGP members take refuge in Bangladesh in a day
At least 88 members of the Myanmar’s border security force Border Guard Police (BGP) have escaped to Bangladesh with weapons through Shahpari island of Teknaf border in Cox's Bazar.
Arakan Army abducts 10 fishermen from Naf River
Myanmar's rebel group Arakan Army (AA) has abducted 10 Bangladeshi fishermen from Thaingkhali border area in Ukhiya upazila in Cox's Bazar while fishing in the Naf River.
173 Bangladeshis return home from Myanmar prisons
Some 173 Bangladeshis have returned home from Sittwe prison in Rakhine state of Myanmar. A ship carrying them arrived at Cox's Bazar Nuniachhara ghat from Sittwe Port on Wednesday (April 24) at noon.
India supports Bangladesh on Rohingya issue: State Minister
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman remarked that India has consistently stood by Bangladesh on the Rohingya issue and is expected to continue its support in the future.
285 Myanmar soldiers to be repatriated, 150 Bangladeshis to return: Hasan Mahmud
Some 285 members of Myanmar's Border Guard Police (BGP) and army who took refuge in Bangladesh have been given clearance to return to Myanmar by sea, said Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud.
Eight more BGP members fled into Bangladesh
Eight more members of Myanmar’s Border Guard Police (BGP) have fled to Bangladesh amid clashes between the Myanmar military and the armed rebel group Arakan Army.
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